St James’s Palace, London 1968
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<p>This photograph shows a British Army sentry standing guard outside St James’s Palace in London, photographed in 1968. The soldier is wearing full ceremonial uniform, including a red tunic, bearskin hat, and carrying a rifle with fixed bayonet, a familiar sight at royal residences in central London.</p>
<p>The setting features the dark brick exterior of St James’s Palace, with arched windows and historic masonry visible along the street. In the background, the palace’s crenellated walls and tower can be seen, topped by a small cupola and weather vane, emphasising the site’s long royal history.</p>
<p>A period British car is parked within the palace grounds, adding further context to the late-1960s timeframe. The image captures a quiet moment of ceremonial guard duty at one of London’s oldest royal palaces, still in use for official functions and residences.</p>
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